ATI LPN
VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing client care assignments prior to the beginning of a shift. Which of the following client assignments should the nurse identify as being outside the scope of practice for an LPN?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: New chest pain requires RN assessment, beyond LPN scope.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a mental health unit asks a client who has schizophrenia, 'How are you?' Which of the following responses should the nurse identify as the speech alteration of echolalia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Echolalia is repeating what is heard, as in 'How are you?'
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardian of a preschooler who has a new diagnosis of enterobiasis. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Treating all household members prevents reinfection with pinworms.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a 12-month-old infant following cleft palate repair. Which of the following actions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elbow restraints prevent the infant from touching the surgical site.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for open heart surgery. The client states, 'I am confident I will be able to go home a few hours after the surgery.' The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following stages of grief?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Denial reflects unrealistic expectations about recovery.